Z Tag Tissue Sampling Only (TSO) Management (PK of 10)

Please note we can no longer sell TSO Tags in Scotland for the purpose of BVD Testing. See below for full details *

The TSO sampler takes a fast and clean collection of a tissue sample to test for DNA and BVD. No longer will farmers need to swab mouths, use messy blood cards or add extra ear tags just to collect DNA.

The Z Tags Tissue Sampler is easy to load and use – with one click it’s done. The sample is collected from the cattle’s ear in a vial which is then matched to the animal’s EID or VID tag.

• Size – W – 20mm x L 73mm
• Sold In in multiples of x 10 in a returnable box
• For Cattle, Sheep and other species
• Takes a fast and clean collection of sample DNA to determine genetics and disease
• Gives producers the information they need to make management decisions
• Provides more accurate offspring pairing information to improve the genetic traits of their herd and produce high-quality disease resistant cows
• Tissue samples also provide credibility and proof of genetics before mating.
• This sample goes directly into a vial of desiccant. The vial is pre-labelled with a scannable unique
   barcode, to tie to an animal’s ID. That barcode can be matched with EID tags or VID tags
• Can be used for DNA or BVD Testing

Please Note these tags do not include the price of the BVD test, please ensure you select the test product and select the same amount of tests to you tag quantity! 

*For the purposes of meeting the sampling requirements under articles 9 and 10 of the BVD Order tissue samples may only be taken from an ear tag in accordance with article 14. Article 14 sets out that an ear tag sample may be extracted from either an official ear tag or from a management tag. If a tissue sample is taken by means application of a management tag, it may not be removed except where the information on it has become illegible, doing so is necessary to safeguard the welfare of the animal or approval is given by the Scottish Ministers (article 15).

As such, in order to take a tissue sample for the purposes of BVD testing in accordance with the BVD Order, the sampler must leave a tag attached to the animal’s ear. With this being so, a TSO sampler cannot be used for the purposes of the BVD Order.